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The Vietnam War came to an end on April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon.

The 28th Annual "Inspire Youth" Art Exhibit supports youth art, and believes in uplifting confidence, education, and pride among our future budding artists, In age groups 1st – 12 grades, anywhere in San Diego. The Deadline to apply is April 14, 2025 at Noon. So sign up soon! Students Apply now here and, view the 2024 exhibit. Thank you to this year's sponsor, Blick Materials for joining us. Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (North Coastal Art Gallery) on Facebook / Instagram

As part of OTC at the Brooks’ new film series, Movies at The Brooks, "Top Gun" takes flight with a free screening on Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Thanks to a generous grant from Las Patronas, OTC is excited to bring cinema back to the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA), now featuring a state-of-the-art screen and projector. The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman. Reserve your seat at OceansideTheatre.org. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.

Founded in 2001, Meta4 is one of Finland’s most celebrated string quartets. Their Polarkr(e)is Drifting North program explores works from the sound worlds of the Arctic Circle, from the Inuit themes of American composer Amy Beach’s String Quartet, to works of their fellow Finns Kaija Saarhiaho and Jean Sibelius, paired with Italo-Indian composer Krishna Nagaraja’s Stringar, a piece that combines old and new through Nordic folk dance tunes. In 2004, the ensemble won first prize and the special prize for the best interpretation of a Shostakovich work at the International Shostakovich String Quartets Competition in Moscow and, in 2007, first prize at the International Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Competition in Vienna. The Finnish Ministry of Culture awarded the ensemble the Finland Prize in recognition of its international cultural influence and Meta4 was chosen for the “BBC New Generation Artist Scheme” (2008, 2010). Program: Kaija Saariaho Fleurs de neige Amy Beach String Quartet in One Movement Krishna Nagarja Stringar Jean Sibelius String Quartet “Voces Intimae” Visit: Meta4 | 'Polarkr(e)is Driftin North'

Join Mission Wildlife for an incredible evening with Save the Elephants at the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) on May 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the San Diego premiere screening of “A Life Among Elephants.” This inspiring and powerful documentary combines dramatic wildlife footage with the story of the remarkable life of Iain Douglas-Hamilton - a contemporary of Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey. During the 1970s, Douglas-Hamilton conducted pioneering research into elephant behavior and movement and through his work was the first to alert the world to the ivory poaching crisis, bringing about the first global ivory trade ban in 1989. The film follows Iain's life through the present. Traveling from Kenya to be at the screening in person will be champions from Save the Elephants, who have committed their lives to preserving these majestic creatures. A Q&A will follow the screening. Afterwards, attend an exclusive, post-film VIP Reception, where you can mingle with members of the Save the Elephants team, as well as witness a captivating live painting performance by world-renowned artist Stephen Fishwick, and enjoy delicious bites from Toast Catering. Your ticket purchase supports Save the Elephants’ mission to secure a future for wild African elephants. Through science, advocacy and on-the-ground action, Save the Elephants is a powerful voice for wildlife and wild places. Advance purchase preferred, seating limited. Check-in at the Museum's North Entrance at 5:30 p.m. Adult pricing for Film and Q&A - $40; include the VIP Reception, along with the film for $75 Child pricing (some scenes not suitable for young or sensitive children) for Film and Q&A - $25; include the VIP Reception, along with the film for $50 Mission Wildlife on Facebook / Instagram

The Social Security administration said it’s going to cut 7,000 jobs to comply with the Trump administration’s orders. Those cuts could include a non-public facing Social Security office in Carlsbad. Plus, San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward introduced a bill that would ban surveillance pricing. It’s a practice that leads merchants to charge different prices to different people. And a new shelter in Tijuana is supporting the LGBTQ+ migrant community.

President Trump has repeatedly described the U.S.-Canada border as an "artificially drawn line." But experts say just because it was man-made doesn't mean it's not legitimate.

Certain sections of 30th Street, University Avenue, Newport Avenue and more could soon have speed limits of 20 miles per hour.

The alert warns the public of the presence of sewage in the ocean off Avenida Lunar in Coronado and will remain in effect until further testing determines that the location is safe again.